Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so that you will be able to use it fully for a long time. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit. and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, Do not use or do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment.
Page 3: Introduction
Edit & Share software, which is a patch editor and librarian, on a computer to back up patches and change the order of effects. See the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/) for further information about Edit & Share. Terms Used in this Manual Patch The ON/OFF status and the parameter settings of each effect are stored as "patches."...
Page 4: Part Names
Part Names Top Panel TOTAL key RHYTHM [ ] key TAP key PATCH SELECT keys TYPE keys Displays Rear Panel INPUT jack Bass guitar BALANCED OUT connector Headphones OUTPUT jacks Bass amplifier...
Page 5 (not pushed in) to output the signal before effects. GROUND switch Use this switch to connect or disconnect the ZOOM AC adapter (AD-16) BALANCED OUT connector with the ground. USB connector Set it to “LIFT” (pushed in) to separate the signal path from the grounding pin.
Page 6: Turn The Power On And Play
Turn the Power on and Play To turn the power on Always lower the amplifier’s volume all the way before turning the power on. When using batteries When using an adapter Insert batteries into the batter y Connect the AC adapter and set the compartment and set the POWER POWER switch to ON.
Page 7 Display information Home Screens show the current patch Graphic for selected effect Virtual knob HINT • The positions of the virtual knobs change with the parameter values. Edit Screens show parameters being edited Page tabs Parameter names Parameter values HINT • If there are 4 or more parameters that can be adjusted, multiple page tabs will be shown.
Page 8: Adjusting Effects
Adjusting Effects Confirm that the Home screens are shown. To turn effects ON and OFF • Press , and . • Turns the effect ON/OFF . NOTE • An effect is ON when its footswitch LED is lit. • An effect is OFF when its footswitch LED is not lit. To select an effect type • Press . • The effect type changes. HINT • See page 33 for information about effect types and parameters.
Page 9 EDIT To adjust parameters • Turn , and . • The editing screen opens where you can adjust parameters. NOTE • Time, rate and some other effect parameters can be set in note durations that are synchronized to the tempo. To change the page • Press . • The next page opens. Effect processing capacity allows you to combine three effects as you like.
Page 10: Selecting Patches
Selecting Patches Confirm that the Home display is shown. To activate patch selection • Press and Hold for 1 second to activate patch selection. • The screens show the patch bank, number and name. To change the patch • Press to select the next lower patch. • Press to select the next higher patch. • Turn of the middle effect. • The patch number and name changes. HINT • You can also change patches using...
Page 11 PATCH SELECT To change the bank • Press at the same time to select the next lower bank. • Press at the same time to select the next higher bank. • Turn of the middle effect. • The patch bank and name changes. NOTE • When pressing two footswitches at the same time, the sound could be affected by the footswitch that is pressed slightly earlier.
Page 12: Storing Patches
Storing Patches automatically saves settings when parameters are adjusted. To store a patch or swap with a different patch • Press . • blinks and the screens appear as below. To select whether to store or swap the patch • Turn of the left effect. Store Swap...
Page 13 STORE/SWAP To set where to store or swap the new patch To change the patch number where stored/swapped • Turn of the right effect. Change the patch number To change the bank where stored/swapped • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • The currently active patch cannot be selected as the destination.
Page 14: Setting Specific Patch Parameters
Setting Specific Patch Parameters To activate the TOTAL menu • Press . NOTE • Settings made for total p a r a m e t e r s a r e s ave d separately for each patch. PATCH CHAIN/NAME CTRL PDL/CTRL SW To adjust the patch level • Turn of the left effect.
Page 15 TOTAL To change the order of the effects • Turn , and of the middle effect to exchange effect locations. To change the patch name • Press of the middle effect. : Turn to move the cursor. : Turn to change the type of character/ symbol. : Turn to change the character. NOTE • The following characters and symbols can be used. ! # $ % & ' () +, -. ; = @ [] ^ _ ` { } ~A-Z, a-z, 0-9, (space) NEXT...
Page 16 Setting Specific Patch Parameters To set an expression pedal function Set the control destination. • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • INPUT VOL: Use this to control the input level. • OUTPUT VOL: Use this to control the output level. • NO ASSIGN: No function is assigned. • BAL: The balance between the original sound and the effect sound can be adjusted. HINT • Turn to show the different parameters that can be controlled by the expression pedal. • See “Effect types and parameters” for details about the parameters that can be controlled for each effect.
Page 17 TOTAL To set an optional footswitch function • Press on the right effect. • Turn of the right effect. BYPASS/MUTE Sets the effect to bypass or mute. TAP TEMPO Press the footswitch repeatedly at the desired tempo to set the tempo used for rhythms, the looper and effects. NO ASSIGN No function is assigned to the footswitch.
Page 18: Changing Various Settings
Changing Various Settings To activate the GLOBAL menu • Press . NOTE • Global parameter settings affect all patches. MASTER/1-2-3 BATTERY/CONTRAST USB AUDIO/VERSION To adjust the master level • Turn of the left effect. NOTE • The setting range is 0-120. To set the master tempo • Turn of the left effect. HINT • You can also set the tempo using .
Page 19 GLOBAL Setting the tempo by tapping • Press two or more times at the desired tempo. HINT • You can also set the tempo using an FS01 footswitch (sold separately). (See page 17 .) To change the direction of the signal flow • Press on the left effect. • Turn to set the signal flow direction. To set the amount of time until the backlight dims • Turn of the middle effect.
Page 20 Changing Various Settings To select the battery type • Turn of the middle effect to set the battery type to ALKALINE or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride). : Operating on batteries : Operating on adapter power : Operating on USB bus power NOTE • Set the battery type correctly in order to allow the remaining battery charge to be shown accurately. To adjust the USB audio monitoring balance • Turn of the right effect.
Page 21 GLOBAL To view the firmware versions • Press of the right effect. HINT • Check the ZOOM website (http:// www.zoom.co.jp) for the latest firmware versions. To adjust the display contrast • Press of the middle effect. • Turn , and of the middle effect. : Left display : Center display : Right display To exit the GLOBAL menu...
Page 22: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner To activate the tuner • Press for 1 second. NOTE • Pressing for 1 second will bypass the effects. • Pressing for 2 seconds will mute the output. To change the tuner’s standard pitch • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • The standard pitch for middle A can be adjusted to 435-445 Hz.
Page 23: Chromatic Tuner
TUNER To use a drop tuning • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is set to CHROMATIC. Tune the bass guitar • Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it. CHROMATIC TUNER BASS TUNER The name of the nearest note and the pitch The number of the nearest string and the accuracy are shown.
Page 24: Using Rhythms
Using Rhythms To activate a rhythm • Press . • The rhythm pattern starts to play automatically and the rhythm setting screens open. HINT • You can use a rhythm pattern while using the looper. RHYTHM PATTERN TEMPO LEVEL To select the rhythm pattern • Turn of the left effect.
Page 25 RHYTHM To adjust the rhythm level • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • The setting range is 0-100. To stop the rhythm • Press . HINT • Press again to restart playback of the rhythm. To complete setting the rhythm The rhythm stops and the previous screen reappears • Press . To select a patch (and keep the rhythm playing) • Press .
Page 26: Using The Looper
Using the Looper To activate the Looper • Press for 1 second. To set the recording time • Turn on the left unit. Manual Use the footswitch to start and stop recording. Note mark Set the recording time by setting the tempo and the number of quarter notes.
Page 27 LOOPER To record a phrase and play it back • Press . Recording Playing If set to “Manual” • When is pressed again or the maximum recording time (about 40 seconds) is reached, loop playback starts (and “PLAY” appears on the display). If set to a note mark • Recording continues for the set time and then loop playback starts (and “PLAY”...
Page 28 Using the Looper To overdub a recorded loop To start overdubbing • During loop playback, press . Playing Overdubbing To end overdubbing • Press again. Overdubbing Playing To stop loop playback To erase the loop • Press . • Press for 1 second. • “CLEAR” appears on the display.
Page 29 LOOPER To return to the Home Screens • Press . HINT • You can return to the Home Screens while the loop is playing. NOTE • Returning to the Home Screens will not erase the loop. • Turning the power OFF will erase the loop. To change the Looper settings • Press of the right unit. • To activate the Undo function NOTE Turn of the right unit.
Page 30: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware To download the latest firmware version updater application: • Visit the ZOOM Website (http://www.zoom.co.jp). HINT • Open the GLOBAL menu to check the current firmware versions. (See page 21.) To prepare to update the firmware version • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to OFF . • While pressing both , connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable. • The VERSION UPDATE screen appears. To update the firmware • Launch the version update application on your computer, and execute the update.
Page 31: Restoring The To Its Factory Default Settings
VERSION UPDATE To complete updating • When the has finished updating, “COMPLETE!” appears on the display. • Disconnect the USB cable. HINT • Updating the firmware version will not erase saved patches. Restoring the to its factory default settings. 1. To use the All Initialize function • While pressing , set the POWER switch to ON. • The All Initialize screen appears. 2. To execute the All Initialize function. • Press . NOTE • Press any key other than to cancel.
Page 32: Using Audio Interface Functions
Using Audio Interface Functions This unit can be used with computers running the following operating systems Compatible OS Windows ® Windows XP SP3 (32bit) or newer ® Windows Vista SP1 (32bit, 64bit) or newer ® Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit) ® ®...
Page 33: Effect Types And Parameters
Effect Types and Parameters Effect number Parameter Parameter range Effect type Effect explanation Footswitch function This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound DynaDelay InputMute according to the input signal level. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 1–2000 Sense -10–-1, 1–10 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the delay time.
Page 34 Time 1–50 P Curve 0–10 Level 0–150 Page01 Set the curve of volume change during Adjusts the attack time. Adjusts the output level. attack. ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the tone. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 THRSH 1–25 P DETCT GtrIn, EfxIn Level 0–150 Page01 Adjusts the effect sensitivity.
Page 35 This effect uses the comb filter that results from fixing the modulation of the flanger like CombFLTR an equalizer. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Freq 1–50 P Reso -10–0–10 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the intensity of the resonance Adjusts the amount of effected sound This sets the emphasized frequency. sound of the effect. that is mixed with the original sound. HiDMP 0–10 Level...
Page 36 Effect Types and Parameters SEQ FLTR The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z.Vex Seek-Wah. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Step 2–8 PTTRN 1–8 Speed 1–50 Page01 Adjusts number of sequence steps. Sets effect pattern. Sets modulation speed. Shape 0–10 Reso 0–10 Level 0–150 Page02 Sets effect sound envelope. Sets effect resonance. Adjusts the output level.
Page 37 Simulation of the Fuzz Face, which has made rock history with its humorous panel design FuzzSmile and smashing sound. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 Page01 Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level. 0–100 Page02 Adjusts the balance between the...
Page 38 Effect Types and Parameters Bass Pre This is a preamp model with a semi-parametric equalizer for the mid-range. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Bass 0–10 Trebl 0–10 Level 0–150 Page01 Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level. Adjusts the output level. -10–10 Freq 100Hz–4.5kHz...
Page 39 Flip Top Simulation of the Ampeg B-15 made famous by the Motown sound of the 1960s. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Bass -10–10 -10–10 Trebl -10–10 Page01 Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the middle frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level. Mid_F 32Hz–6.3kHz Gain 0–100 P Level 0–150 Page02 Adjusts the center frequency of the Adjusts the gain.
Page 40 Effect Types and Parameters G-Krueger Simulation of the famous metal bass amp Gallien-Krueger 800RB from the eighties. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Bass -10–10 -10–10 Trebl -10–10 Page01 Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the middle frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level. Mid_F 32Hz–6.3kHz Gain...
Page 41 This is an 8-stage phaser effect that produces a swooshing sound. Compared to the 8-Phaser 4-stage phaser, the effect sound is more detailed. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Rate 0–50 P Reso -10–10 Level 0–150 Page01 Adjusts the modulation rate. Adjusts the intensity of the effect character. Adjusts the output level. LoCut Off–800Hz Page02...
Page 42 Effect Types and Parameters StereoCho This is a stereo chorus with a clear tone. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0–100 Rate 1–50 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the depth of the modulation. Sets the speed of the modulation. that is mixed with the original sound.
Page 43 PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 -12–-1, 0, Shift Tone 0–10 0–100 1–12, 24 Page01 Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. Adjusts the balance between original Adjusts the tone. Selecting "0" gives a detuning effect. and effect sounds.
Page 44 Synth 0–100 0–100 P Level 0–150 Page02 Adjusts level of synthesizer sound. Adjusts level of original sound. Adjusts the output level. ZOOM original bass synthesizer sound. StdSyn Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Sense 0–100 Sound 1–4 Tone 0–10...
Page 45 Defret Turns the sound from any bass guitar into a fretless bass sound. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Sense 0–30 Color 1–10 Level 0–150 Adjusts the harmonics contents of Page01 Adjusts the effect sensitivity. the sound. Higher setting values Adjusts the output level. result in stronger effect character.
Page 46 Effect Types and Parameters This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound DynaDelay InputMute according to the input signal level. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 1–2000 Sense -10–-1, 1–10 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the delay time. Adjusts the effect sensitivity.
Page 47 Hall This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. InputMute Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Decay 1–30 Tone 0–10 0–100 Page01 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the duration of the reverberations. Adjusts the tone. that is mixed with the original sound. PreD 1–100 Level...
Page 48 Effect Types and Parameters Comp+Dist This effect combines a compressor and distortion. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 THRSH 0–50 Gain 0–100 P Level 0–150 Page01 Sets the level that activates the compressor. Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the output level. 0–100 Tone 0–100 Ratio 1–10 Page02...
Page 49 PDL Pitch Use an expression pedal to change the pitch in real time with this effect. Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1–9 Color Tone 0–10 Bend 0–100 (See Table 3) Page01 Sets the type of pitch change control Adjusts the tone. Sets the amount of pitch shift. with the expression pedal.
Page 50: Troubleshooting
• Check the bat ter y set ting (→P 20 ). Set There is a lot of noise the type of battery being used for a more accurate display of the remaining charge. • Check the shielded cables that you are using for defects. • Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. Rhythm List Pattern Name Tim Sig. Pattern Name Tim Sig.
Page 51: Specifications
GND LIFT (switch selectable) Control input For FP01/FP02/FS01 Noise floor (residual noise) -100dBm Power AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA (ZOOM AD-16) Batteries 6 hours of continuous operation using 4 AA alkaline batteries Bus power Dimensions 170 (D) x 234 (W) x 54 (H) mm USB Audio Weight 1.2kg...
Page 52: Zoom Corporation
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp B3-5000-1...
Page 53: Bass Effects & Amp Simulator
Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this patch list are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION. All product and artist names are intended only to illustrate sonic characteristics that were used as reference in the development of this product.
Page 54 Audio Connection. steps. In the "Sound" window, verify that "ZOOM G Series Audio" is listed To launch Sequel LE, click Sequel LE icon in the Applications folder. under the Play and Record devices and that the device is checked. (To Insert the CD-ROM.
Page 55 Continued from front Sequel LE installation Connections and preparation Use Sequel LE to record Windows MacOS X Select "New Project" from the "Project" menu. Set the recording level. Record to a track. Check the recording. This will close the currently open project and create a new empty Use the track "Volume"...

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